The Orange Ball ¾ court curriculum allows young players to play on an 18m court with the same rules on a regulation court. Playing the “real game” will promote the development of fundamentals required in game situations. The orange ball program uses low-compression balls that facilitate development of the tactical areas while ensuring the development of good technique.
Entry level program for children who have completed Red ball or who are 8 – 9 and have no (or very little) prior exposure to tennis. Coach: Player Ratio = 6:1. Participants may register in more than one session per week (if desired)
Age:
Equipment Modifications To Ensure Success:
Bigger and slower ball (50% slower than yellow ball)
Smaller court
Lower net
Smaller racket (23 – 25 inch)
Shorter games (tie-breaks and short sets)
7-9
Sessions:
Fall Session: Fri, Oct 12- Fri, Dec 14 -8 classes
Winter Session: Fri, Jan 11- Fri, Mar 1 -8 classes
Spring Session Fri, Mar 8-Fri May 24 -8 classes
Schedule:
Stonebridge PS (Markham) Court 1: Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:00pm
Black Walnut PS (Markham) Court 1: Saturdays 3:00 - 4:00pm
Pope John Paul (Scarborough) Court 1: Friday 6:00 - 7:00pm